We can define the difference of two vectors A and B as thea)sum of two...
Explanation:
Vector subtraction is defined in the following way.
- The difference of two vectors, A - B , is a vector C that is, C = A - B
- The addition of two vector such that C = A + (-B). B has been taken in opposite direction.
Thus vector subtraction can be represented as a vector addition.
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We can define the difference of two vectors A and B as thea)sum of two...
The correct answer is option 'B': the difference of two vectors A and B is defined as the sum of vector A and the negative of vector B.
Explanation:
1. Definition of vector difference:
The difference of two vectors A and B, denoted as A - B, is defined as the sum of vector A and the negative of vector B.
2. Importance of negative vector:
The negative of a vector is a vector with the same magnitude but opposite direction. It is denoted as -B.
3. Applying the definition to the options:
a) The sum of vectors A and B, such that B is equal to B multiplied by 0, does not involve the negative of vector B. This option does not align with the definition.
b) The sum of vectors A and B, such that B is equal to B multiplied by -1, satisfies the definition. Multiplying vector B by -1 gives us the negative of vector B, which is then added to vector A.
c) The sum of vectors A and B, such that B is equal to B multiplied by -2, does not align with the definition. Multiplying vector B by -2 does not give us the negative of vector B.
d) The sum of vectors A and B, such that B is equal to B multiplied by 1, does not involve the negative of vector B. This option does not align with the definition.
4. Conclusion:
The correct answer is option 'B' because it satisfies the definition of vector difference. The difference of two vectors A and B is defined as the sum of vector A and the negative of vector B.